Posted 09/14/2025 4:15 pm
try not to use overhead light as it obscures the surfaces. we want to be able to see what the coin looks like in hand.
fortcollins is our SME on these. he may chime in if he sees it.
this is not series for a novice to collect due to all the issues and things going on the mints for each year. mismatched dies, strike issues, die polishing etc.
based on your photos I cant see any circulation wear with the lighting you are using. looks like die polishing along the feather rachis and flatness in the hair as well as the fur on the head of the buff. I can see a split in the tail but due to the glare, it's pretty much impossible to determine luster
without better photos i'll go with MS63
fortcollins is our SME on these. he may chime in if he sees it.
this is not series for a novice to collect due to all the issues and things going on the mints for each year. mismatched dies, strike issues, die polishing etc.
based on your photos I cant see any circulation wear with the lighting you are using. looks like die polishing along the feather rachis and flatness in the hair as well as the fur on the head of the buff. I can see a split in the tail but due to the glare, it's pretty much impossible to determine luster
without better photos i'll go with MS63
